In efforts to raise overdose awareness worldwide, several organizations in the community took part in Overdose Awareness Day in downtown Kent Thursday evening.
Between the waves of purple signifying...
Woodsy’s Music has been a staple in the Kent community for over 40 years, offering musicians and music lovers a vast array of musical instruments and accessories since 1972. The Woodsy’s team has played...
On North Water Street, bright balloons and a large pink cake pop-themed van brought color to downtown Kent's rainy spring day as Daisy Pops, Kent’s first cake pop business, opened its doors to the public.
Amy...
With rowdy music and the drinks flowing, hundreds of students grab their friends and head out to Kent State's party scene every weekend.
Barstool and Niche released their lists of top party schools...
Fake Paddy's Day was celebrated Saturday in Kent, Ohio. Many people attended parties on Main St. where front lawns were filled with people dressed in green. They played beer pong and listened to music...
The Party Begins
The Fake Paddy’s Day celebration kicked off early Saturday as students lined frat row with drinks in hand.
Jake Rankin, sophomore history major and member of Phi Delta Theta, said...
While Fake Paddy's Day is on Saturday, bars in Kent have been preparing for days for the expected crowds.
TV2's Jacob Brooks went to two bars in downtown Kent to see how they are getting ready.
Jacob...
When Mike Beder came to school at Kent State University, he was uncertain about what he wanted to do with his life. He went into college as an exploratory major, and graduated in 2000 with a degree in...
El Paso, Texas based artist, Marco Sanchez, organized and collected the Nexus Between Roots / Nexo Entre Raíces exhibit that is now displayed in the KSU Downtown Gallery.
Sanchez spoke in the Center...
In 2020, the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, DORA, went live in Kent.
DORA is a statewide program implemented locally by Main Street Kent. It allows alcohol to be sold from participating businesses...
The ninth annual BeatleFest returned to downtown Kent yesterday with a total of 22 tribute bands playing at the bars and venues downtown.
“It’s absolutely phenomenal, the crowd response is amazing...
Cold weather, icy roads and snow storms are challenges for Northeast Ohioans, and for businesses in downtown Kent, these challenges are no different.
Ben Miller, assistant store manager at entertainment...
